Arts Council England Grants
Arts Council England has 5 open funds listed here, 3 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 8 November 2026.
No published award history for Arts Council England. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Arts Council England funds
Counted across the 5 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Supporting Grassroots Music
Arts Council England
Arts Council England provides funding to support grassroots live music venues and promoters across England. This funding is part of their commitment to supporting the live music ecosystem. Grassroots music venues, promoters, and organisations in England can apply.
Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)
Arts Council England
The Theatre Breakthrough Fund supports theatre-makers and organisations in the North of England to develop and present new work. It focuses on emerging and mid-career artists. You must be based in the North of England to apply.
National Lottery Project Grants
Arts Council England
National Lottery Project Grants is Arts Council England's open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. It supports thousands of individual practitioners, community organisations and cultural organisations. You can apply for between £1,000 and £100,000. The fund is always open, so there is no closing date to work towards. The Arts Council is currently prioritising two types of project: Museum Unlocking Collections and Universal Library Offers. If your idea fits one of these, it is worth reading the guidance with that in mind. The Arts Council has a Guidance Library with everything you need to apply. You can also look at success rates for the fund on its National Investment Dashboard, which may help you judge your chances before you start. If you need support to apply, the Arts Council can provide guidance in different formats and pay for a support worker, among other help. If your project is funded, there is further information on accepting your grant and reporting on your activity. The Arts Council's customer services team can help by email, phone or LiveChat from Monday to Friday. Official source: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Arts Council England funding
How many Arts Council England grants are open right now?+
5 grants from Arts Council England are open on GrantMatch today, of which 3 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Arts Council England deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 26 November 2026, and the furthest is 15 December 2026. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How do I apply for Arts Council England funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Arts Council England application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.